The Wolves bought Anthony Edwards time

Thorpe: Now the Wolves can add a big name in a few years.

BY DAVID THORPE

Julius Randle, the heart and soul of the Knicks, seemed right at home in the Big Apple. Now he’ll play in Minnesota. ROY ROCHLIN/GETTY IMAGES/EMPIRE STATE REALTY TRUST

Over the weekend news broke of an almost-complete deal to send center Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a top-13 protected 2025 draft pick. 

Listen to David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discuss the deal on the TrueHoop podcast.

Below is an edited transcript of a conversation between David, Jarod, and Henry Abbott, digging into this news from Minnesota’s point of view. Topics include:

• The Wolves’ new long game to contend in Anthony Edwards’ prime.

• How this trade affects their likely W-L record this season.

• What Donte DiVincenzo does for the Wolves.

• The Wolves’ new likely crunch time lineup.

• How these players share the floor.

• Is it time to trade Rudy Gobert?